Project Coordinator (Mining)
Drive operational excellence and lead on-site heavy mining service teams for a global industry leader in Panama City by leveraging your engineering background and mining field expertise.
Location: Panama City
Division: Mining
Type of contract: Full-time
About the Role:
We are looking for a "Project Coordinator" to join one of our client's team on full-time onsite basis in 0801 Panama city.
Our client is not only one of the world's leading manufacturers of construction machinery but also a recognized provider of technically innovative, user-oriented products and services in many other fields. The Group employs approximately 44,000 people in more than 130 companies. They offer an attractive work environment and a wide variety of jobs, whether in a regional or international setting, with a technical, administrative, or sales focus, for those starting their careers or experienced professionals.
What You'll Do?
- Coordinate and supervise the daily activities of the technical service at the mining site.
- Manage schedules, shifts, vacations and performance of field technicians.
- Act as the main point of contact with the customer for all matters related to field service.
- Coordinate with the client's maintenance team to align service activities with the operational objectives of the mining equipment.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote a safety culture.
- Monitor team performance and support reliability initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional areas such as Quality, Technical Support, Planning and Programming.
- Prepare service reports for the Operations Manager and the Director.
- Track work orders created in the ERP.
- Participate in meetings with the client and represent professionally.
- Integrate digital tools to improve operational efficiency.
- Identify operational and environmental risks and propose preventive actions.
- Participate in the induction and mentoring of new team members.
- Ensure the development of personnel according to the company's training program.
Who You Are?
University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related fields.
Minimum 5 years of experience in field service roles in mining.
Advanced proficiency in English.
Proficiency in MS Office tools.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Techniques: Quality control, ERP, data analysis, heavy mining machinery, safety.
Leadership: Team management, communication, decision making.
Innovation: Continuous improvement, automation, digitization.
Emotional: Resilience, adaptability, self-control, empathy, self-motivation.
About Sperton:
Sperton Panama is part of Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Engineering & Construction
- Locations
- Panama City
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Panama City
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
